Michael Stuart Thompson v. Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Oregon awarded Plaintiff Michael Stuart Thompson $5,186.43 in attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412. The order directs payment to Plaintiff’s attorney, subject to verification of any qualifying federal debt and potential offset under the Treasury Offset Program.

Holdings

1. Plaintiff is entitled to an award of $5,186.43 in attorney fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act.
2. The fee award will be paid to Plaintiff's attorney only after verification that Plaintiff has no debt qualifying for offset; if Plaintiff has such a debt, any remaining funds after offset will be payable to Plaintiff.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff should receive an award of attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
2. Whether the awarded fees should be paid to Plaintiff's attorney subject to verification and possible offset under the Treasury Offset Program.

Disposition

other